Five budget lipsticks 'just like' Charlotte Tilbury's £29 Pillow Talk
High street giants Boots, Superdrug and others are offering an array of budget-friendly substitutes to the much-coveted Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk lipstick. This beauty favourite has graced red carpets and catwalks alike, becoming a daily essential for many since its launch in 2013. Pillow Talk's unique nude-pink shade rapidly rose to fame, paving the way for an extensive Pillow Talk collection that includes lip gloss, blush, and eyeshadow. Yet, the £29 price tag attached to the original lipstick may deter some shoppers. Fortunately, high street chains like Boots and Superdrug, as well as online retailer LookFantastic, have presented comparable options without the hefty cost, reports the Mirror . We've compiled a list showcasing some top alternatives to Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk , all promising a slice of the trend without burning a hole in your pocket. These finds range from just £3.99 to £12.50, potentially affording buyers significant savings relative to the Charlotte Tilbury product. Available at Superdrug, the Revolution Satin Kiss lipstick in the shade Icon is believed to bear a close resemblance to the original Pillow Talk. Many shoppers reckon the product is "really like" Pillow Talk. The product description boasts: "Coat your lips in a kiss of satin. Our rich and creamy velvet finish formula comes in 12 gorgeous shades to suit any mood, from nudes to bright pops of colour. Perfect for matching to our Satin Kiss Lipliners." What are people saying? One shopper raved: "I absolutely love this lipstick it's an exact [alternative] for CT pillow talk definitely buy again." Another satisfied customer penned: "Great lipstick. Really like the Charlotte Tilbury pillow talk one." On the flip side, a less impressed buyer noted: "Very disappointed, colour not as expected and doesn't apply to lips very well. Waste of money as will not use." You can snap up the lipstick for £5 at Superdrug or Revolution Beauty London . W7's Lip Culture in 'naked desire' for £4, is reminiscent of Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk Original. The design is nearly identical, featuring a ribbed rose gold exterior that closely mirrors its high-end doppelganger. The product description reads: "Flirting with full-impact colour and pursuing soft-as-satin finishes with the W7 Lip Culture Lipstick range! These must-have lipsticks are a staple for your makeup bag, with their long lasting formula and satin finish, these shades are fierce on colour and class." What are people saying? One user exclaimed: "Charlotte Tilbury [alternative]. Tried this on my top lip and the Charlotte Tilbury colour match and you could not tell the difference. This is actually more silky with a satin finish. Would definitely buy again." A second insisted: "Great lipstick lovely coverage, everyone complimented it." Meanwhile, a third chimed in: "This lipstick is good quality and the colour is gorgeous!" One customer gave a less than glowing review: "Not that good. Doesn't last long and bleeds. The only nice thing is the packaging!!" Retailing options include a £4 price tag at Boots or £4.50 at W7 . Currently, Superdrug offers L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Satin Lipstick in Beige A Nu for £8.99, with shoppers likening it to Charlotte Tilbury's products. Though the casing is golden, it doesn't look very similar to Charlotte Tilbury's distinctive ribbed, round tube. The product description states: "Dress your lips in the must-have, iconic Color Riche Lipstick from L'Oréal Paris. Rich, pure colour pigments with a luxurious satin finish. The ultra-creamy formula, enriched with nourishing Omega 3 and Vitamin E, leaves lips feeling soft, smooth and hydrated." What are people saying? Talking about the product, one review reads: "I bought this as a [alternative] for Pillow Talk by Charlotte T. I am very happy with this lipstick, it glides on nicely and has good colour and coverage, I am pale so this is a great warm nude." They continue: "I wear it most days even without full makeup, it's natural, moisturising and although does need touch ups, I don't mind as it's not drying on the lips. Very happy with it and very reasonable price paid." Yet, in contrast, another customer posted: "Absolutely love the colour, smell and shininess. Unfortunately, I won't be buying again as it bleeds. Shame!" Available for purchase at £8.99 in Superdrug stores or £9.99 at Boots . Customers have reportedly discovered an "amazing" substitute in the form of Milani Color Fetish Matte Lipstick. Some suggest that the shade Secret is a close match to the renowned Charlotte Tilbury product. The product description states: "The perfect nude, redefined! Milani Color Fetish Matte Lipstick is an ultra-creamy, pigment-rich lipstick in a range of nudes designed to complement every skin tone. With a luxurious soft velvet-matte finish, this high-comfort lipstick glides seamlessly onto lips for full coverage, one-stroke payoff. The long-wearing formula helps keeps lips smooth and soft with moisturising Hyaluronic Acid." What are people saying? One customer commented: "Amazing [alternative] for C. Tilbury pillow talk intense ..great colour, entire lipstick stick popped out of plastic case the minute I got the plastic off. Be careful!!!!!" Another shopper shared: "Secret is magnificent! Creamy; luscious consistency on my lips. A perfect nude for me. Light skin. dark hair and blue/green eyes. I love it!" However, another customer added: "Not the best quality. Colour also not as expected. Would not purchase again." The product is available at Boots for £12.50. The Wet n Wild Megalast Lipstick in the shade Bare It All has received rave reviews from shoppers. The product description reads: "This is basically our Magnum Opus of lipstick-it's the one thing we absolutely MUST put on when we've got a cocktail party or black tie event. This 4-hour, longwearing lip colour leaves a semi-matte cream finish in one stroke. "Glides on easily with rich, velvety colour that doesn't cake, feather, or bleed. Made with hydrating skin-care ingredients: Hyaluronic Microspheres provide extraordinary adhesion to lips, an exclusive polymer complex offers cushion-like feel and texture, and natural marine plant extracts coenzyme Q10 and vitamins A and E help smooth lips." What are people saying? One review reads: "This is a lovely rich lipstick which goes on and leaves a silk finish and long lasting, also a great price." Another satisfied customer states: "Lovely colour, goes on well - would use again!" Nevertheless, not all feedback was as complimentary, with one buyer commenting: "Colour not like in picture, had slight purple tone to it." And another remarked on the difference in expectation versus reality: "So in the picture it looks like a nude colour but it's more like plum colour." The lipstick is priced at £3.99 from LookFantastic .
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